Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 28, 2015
Do you agree that an EMP detonated by Iran in the atmosphere could kill tens of millions of Americans?
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

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Cruz questions the potential impact of an EMP attack by Iran.

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